Seven Things To Know Before Buying Memory Foam Mattress

Seven things to know before buying memory foam mattress .

1. Memory foam was first developed by NASA for its astronauts. Now days, memory foam has become a common domestic application. It is used in mattresses, pillows and mattress pads.
2. The memory foam moulds well to the human body through the action of body weight and height. One of the main benefits of using a memory foam mattress is that, it resists dust mites.
3. The foams used in memory mattresses are made of 100% natural materials. Some types of memory mattresses are also bio-degradable.
4. The main difference between Tempur-Pedic memory foam and other memory foam mattresses is that the tempur-pedic mattress is eight inches thick and has two layers.
5. Though spring mattresses are being used for many decades, recently foam mattresses are becoming very popular. This is because foam mattresses offer maximum comfort and full body support. Another reason is, foams can shrink over time but in case of a spring mattress, the springs can bend and lose shape. Memory foam double mattress however is better than ordinary foams and that of spring mattress.
6. People often compare latex mattress with memory foam. Latex mattress has actually has higher elasticity than the memory foam.
7. The memory foam mattress is available in all sizes - regular, queen, king and twin. During buying memory foam mattress, most important thing to watch for is the density of the mattress. The actual density should be between 2.5 - 3 lb.